Asia University Program Specialist

Salary Range: S$3,000-S$5,000

This is a full-time hybrid role based in Singapore.

Please note that this position is open to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only, as the Society of Actuaries is unable to provide work pass sponsorship for this role.

Your Purpose:

As an Asia University Program Specialist at the Society of Actuaries, you'll support the planning, coordination, and delivery of university programs and academic initiatives across East and Southeast Asia. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders, volunteers, and university partners to help strengthen relationships, improve program operations, and advance academic engagement goals across the region. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, proactive, adaptable, and energized by building relationships in a multicultural, fast-moving environment.

What You'll Do:

Support faculty outreach and university engagement activities across East and Southeast Asia, including relationship-building with faculty, students, and university stakeholders, as well as coordination of outreach visits and related initiatives.
Partner with the Engagement Division to support the dissemination of SOA announcements, updates, and resources, ensuring timely and accurate communication with academic partners.
Coordinate with volunteers to support the development and continuous improvement of educator resources and faculty-facing materials, while tracking progress and helping ensure deliverables are completed on time.
Provide administrative and program support for accreditation, recognition, and application processes, including VEE, UCAP, CAE, and UEC; communicate requirements, documentation needs, and timelines to faculty and university administrators; and help ensure timely and accurate processing.
Support the planning and execution of faculty and university events, workshops, trainings, and other engagement activities by coordinating logistics, schedules, and communications.
Maintain faculty, university, and program data; support reporting and basic analysis; and prepare recurring and ad hoc reports to inform program performance and decision-making.
Maintain and update the faculty networking platform to ensure resources and content are current, accessible, and aligned with engagement objectives.
Collaborate with internal subject matter experts and cross-functional colleagues to build program knowledge, strengthen coordination, and support successful outcomes across the region.

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree required, along with 2–3 years of experience in administrative, program coordination, or operational support roles, preferably within an association, university, education/training, or other stakeholder-facing environment.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, volunteers, university contacts, internal teams, and diverse multicultural stakeholder groups.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate projects or program activities, meet deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and comfort learning and using organization-specific systems and platforms that support communication, reporting, event coordination, and program administration.
Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable work style, with sound judgment, openness to feedback, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally in a hybrid setting.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation: We understand the value of your contributions, and we ensure that you are rewarded competitively for your skills and dedication.
Meaningful Work & Global Impact: Be part of a respected international professional association, supporting programs that advance actuarial education and the profession across Asia.
Professional Growth & Development: Opportunities to learn new systems, participate in regional initiatives, collaborate with global colleagues, and build skills in events, stakeholder management, administration, and operations.
Health and Wellness: Your well-being is important to us. Enjoy support with financial support for health benefits and a wellness reimbursement.
Inclusive & Supportive Culture: Work within a diverse, multicultural environment where collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement are core values.

The SOA will provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of actual or perceived race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, order of protection status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable law. Such action shall include but is not limited to: initial consideration for employment; job placement and assignment of responsibilities; performance evaluation; promotion and advancement; compensation and fringe benefits; training and professional development opportunities; formulation and application of human resource policies and rules; facility and service accessibility; and discipline and termination.